Misfill, Nice Things Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticleLaban 325 Fountain Pen Review
Founded in Taiwan in 1981, Laban has been present in the fountain pen world for a while, but only came on my radar in the last several years. In using the Laban 325, I can only wonder what took me so...
View ArticleLaban 325 Fountain Pen Giveaway
Review yesterday, giveaway today! The Laban 325 is a fun pen that I was fortunate to be able to review. Now, it is going to one of you. This giveaway is for my review pen, the 325 in Sun, with a...
View ArticleJanuary Sponsor Spotlight
Nahvalur Year of the Snake, via PenChalet. Sponsor support is very important to me here at The Pen Addict. My sidebar advertisers put their faith in me to deliver good value for them month in and...
View ArticlePaperian Make-a-Memo Sticky Notes Review
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And her latest book, The Atropine Tree, is now available!)In my...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 650 - Post-Apocalyptic Ink Wasteland
Studio Neat “Neon Green" Limited Edition 014. The 2025 new product release schedule is getting fired up, and Myke and I are here to share our thoughts. We also discuss a Sailor Fountain Pen that...
View ArticleDiggin’ These Amarillo Vibes
(Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many...
View ArticleLaban 325 Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner
Review Monday, giveaway today! The Laban 325 is a fun pen that I was fortunate to be able to review. Now, it is going to one of you. This giveaway is for my review pen, the 325 in Sun, with a Medium...
View ArticleMisfill, Unicorn Brain Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticleSailor Manyo Uri Fountain Pen Ink Review
I think the most important thing to tackle right from the start is “what color is Sailor Manyo Uri?”Is it Brown? Is it Green? Is it Gold? Is it Grey? I think Uri is a “yes to all” situation,...
View ArticleHelen’s Creations Single Pen Kimono Sleeve Giveaway
I love cool pen storage options, and these Pen Kimono Sleeves from Helen’s Creations are right up my alley. I picked up a few at the recent Philadelphia Pen Show, and have the Single Pen Kimono...
View ArticleSpoke Design Clickstream Review
(This is a guest Post from Sam Alpert. Sam is a geologist, gamer, and general lover of all things with good, clean design. See more from Sam on Instagram @samalpert.)Brad won’t write this so it falls...
View ArticleBeverly Sealing Wax Set, featuring Howl’s Moving Castle
(Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky. And her latest book, The Atropine Tree, is now available!) It's so...
View ArticleThe Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 651 - Daddy’s Special Scissors
Robot Dance Battle Ramen Time Washi Tape, via Enigma Stationery. We keep our favorite pens out of grabby hands, so what not our favorite accessories, too? I share my favorites from several categories...
View ArticleHappy Pen/Ink Pairings
(Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many...
View ArticleHelen’s Creations Single Pen Kimono Sleeve Giveaway Winner
I love cool pen storage options, and these Pen Kimono Sleeves from Helen’s Creations are right up my alley. I picked up a few at the recent Philadelphia Pen Show, and have the Single Pen Kimono...
View ArticleMisfill, The Field Notes Thing Edition
Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter, I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added...
View ArticlePentel Calme 0.5 mm Ballpoint Pen Review
It took me a while to come around to the Pentel Calme Ballpoint Pen. Why? Competition.The $1 to $3 pen market is outrageously competitive, often to our benefit. Companies are willing to invest in...
View Articleuniball Jetstream Lite Touch 4+1 Multi Pen Giveaway
I referenced the uniball Lite Touch in yesterday’s Pilot Calme Review, and found an extra one to give away this week. The uniball Jetstream Lite Touch 4+1 Multi Pen is about as good as it gets in my...
View ArticleA Fountain Pen Lovers Guide to Paris in 2025
(This is a guest post by Eric Nuzum. Eric is a writer from Montclair, New Jersey on a quest to just write legibly for once in his life. That quest led him to fall in love with fountain pens and now...
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